Re downloaded Arduino and FastLED
C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\libraries\FastLED\examples\FirstLight
Does that look right? I’ll try later.
FastLED folder naming looks correct but don’t put the FastLED library there, that location should only be for the libraries that come with the Arduino IDE.
Create a “libraries” folder inside your “sketches” folder (where ever you’re saving them) and put all downloaded and and custom made libraries inside there.
In my case I save all my personal Arduino stuff to Google drive, so under my Google drive I have:
…/arduino/sketches/libraries/FastLED
In the Arduino IDE under preferences it will show where your sketches are being saved. And you can change it there if you want a different location.
Here is my current saved file locations.
How does the Shield know where to look for FastLED.h?
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I do have a meter now also.
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Marc, again let me thank you for your help.
A few observations:
On my Bread Board, the two lines of peg holes down both sides are not connected. I had a jumper between both sides on the end but didn’t realize they weren’t connected in the middle of each side. I placed jumpers.
I can’t seem to be able to upload FastLED to Arduino online editor. I’ve tride downloads from GetHub and FastLED. Tried uploading the native zip file from each, tried renaming the zip file, tried unzipping then renaming and uploading nothing works. I get the same error on matter how its named.
Import details
LIBRARIES THAT COULD NOT BE IMPORTED:
[FastLED]
I tried running and analog sketch with standard RGB LED strip, just to make sure Arduino and my setup were workinng, it worked fine.
I had noticed all along that my “power indicator” LED I placed on my board, after I would unplug the 12v, it would dim then flash full power then go out each time. Now I’m noticing, after reconfigured for digital LEDs that the LED strip would flash the same way at the end. then it started lighting a few of the lights after I plugged it back in. I unplugged and plugged back in the 12v several times. the light strip would have different lights at different colors each time. Almost like it was cycling thru the program. Will investigate tomorrow.
…Thanks Ralph
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@Ralph_Gold Oops, your libraries folder isn’t spelled correctly. 
I guess it’s ok to save your sketches inside the program’s install folder but typically not done for a variety of reason.
Also I figured I’d make this so I could have it available for others in the future and just point them to it. Have a look.
Good catch on the jumper wires. You’ll get this sorted out, don’t give up!
OK so I’m kinda over this set of lights. Way way too many hours trying to get it to work. I’m going to order a different set of programmable light strip. NO RS And try again with a different computer and a fresh load of the Arduino program.
Suggestions on type and where to order?